Kathy Ahern

Kathy Ahern (May 7, 1949 – July 6, 1996) was an American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour.

Career
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ahern was raised in Dallas, Texas, and won the Texas women's public links title at age 15 in 1964. She joined the LPGA Tour direct from high school in 1967 and won three events, including one major title, the LPGA Championship in 1972.

Ahern's first win came at the Southgate Ladies Open in August 1970, and the last at George Washington Classic in July 1972. She was also a runner-up at the U.S. Women's Open in 1972, the week before her final win. Ahern played little in the 1980s, but remained a presence around the tour and sometimes caddied for Sherri Turner.

Death
After a five-year battle against breast cancer, Ahern died at age 47 at her mother's home in Fountain Hills, Arizona, northeast of Phoenix. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Greenville, South Carolina.